Detective Chief Inspector Bev Hyland said: "We are in the very early stages of our investigation into this tragic incident in which a young life has been taken."

He added: "We are working to try and establish exactly what happened last night.

"I want to appeal to anyone who saw the incident itself, or anything suspicious in the vicinity of Belle Vale Road, and the park opposite Woodholme Court, to come forward.

"We also want to appeal to anybody who stopped to assist and may not have yet spoken to police, and anyone passing through Belle Vale Road who may have dash-cam footage."

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Merseyside Police is still appealing for informationCredit: PA:Press Association

Horrified locals told how the attack happened as England prepared to take penalties in their World Cup match against Colombia.

Darcy Hartley, 74, said: "I was just watching the game and I heard the noise," she said. "It sounded like a large group of boys. Then a lot of police turned up.

"I walk my dog every day and I usually see boys smoking in the path which leads to the park.

"Sometimes they fight amongst each other."

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The teen was rushed to hospital but couldn't be savedCredit: Mercury Press

Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: "I only realised something was happening when I saw police and paramedics.

"It's terrible, it seems to be getting worse. Life is cheap these days, with people carrying knives around."

Daniel was attacked just hours after a different stabbing victim staggered into an Iceland and begged horrified shoppers for help.

The victim, aged in his 30s, shouted for help in the doorway of the supermarket in Halewood at around 5pm yesterday.

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A man was stabbed in the torso before staggering into an Iceland for helpCredit: Google Maps

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Emergency crews were scrambled and he was rushed to hospital with "serious bleeding" where he remains in a non life-threatening condition, Mail Online reports.

Merseyside Police said: "Officers were called to Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane at 4.50pm to reports a man in his 30s had been stabbed in the torso.

"The victim has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. His condition is currently being assessed."

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